Tall Ships History Comes to Life on the Great Lakes

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Seeing a tall ship under full sail is an unforgettable experienceit's like a trip back in time! From full-rigged ships that look like the pirate vessels of old to replicas of the sleek Baltimore schooners that helped win the War of 1812, tall ships still ply the waters of the Great Lakes, and each one carries its own incredible tales. More than 25 ships are featured in this amazing full-color book, complete with vessel and crew details, as well as amazing stories about famous voyages, accidents and storms. Grab Tall Ships, and set sail for adventure!

The book, by Kaitlin Morrison, makes a wonderful souvenir and features the following:

Details about more than 25 ships, such as the Brig Niagara, the Pride of Baltimore II and the S/V Denis Sullivan, with an emphasis on those that have visited previous Tall Ship Festivals Sea stories about each ship, including construction history, voyages, accomplishments, previous owners, accidents and storms Contact information for each vessel, so you can inquire about participating in day sails, tours or even serving on the crew

Kaitlin Morrison is a freelance writer with a passion for interesting stories, history and travel. Her work regularly appears in magazines and trade journals. She loves interviewing entrepreneurs, professionals and everyday people. She lives in Washington State and visits the Midwest regularly. Her first visit to the Great Lakes made a strong impression on her and provided her with inspiration while researching and writing Tall Ships.